University of Texas System

Master of Science in Nursing-Nursing Administration

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Program Information

Degrees Offered:

Master of Science in Nursing-Nursing Administration

Format: Online

Program Description:

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) offers a 36-credit online graduate program leading to the Master of Science in Nursing, which produces a nursing leader in the area of nursing administration.

The nursing administration option is developed to prepare nurses at the master’s degree level in nursing administration for leadership in traditional and non-traditional health care settings to meet the needs of a changing health care system. It has been developed to meet professional standards and guidelines of the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners, the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC) and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).

The graduate nursing administration option area of study provides students with a foundation of knowledge and experiences in the following areas:

principles of nursing administration and conceptual models of nursing

organization and administration of nursing organizations and departments

strategies to work with culturally diverse nursing groups

development and evaluation of nursing administration

applied nursing administration research

Graduates will be able to:

identify nursing administration’s role in strategic planning, resource management and development of supportive practice environment for staff

apply nursing and organizational theories and strategies to enhance the delivery of quality, cost-effective nursing care to clients

promote an evidence-based practice, nursing and interdisciplinary research and educational opportunities for staff

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Apply to the UTRGV Graduate College:

Submit a UTRGV Graduate Application at www.ApplyTexas.org. The university application fee of $50 ($100 for International Applicants) can be paid online by credit card or electronic check (in the online application). All application fees are nonrefundable.

Register on the UTRGV Recommenders and Document Upload Webpage. This is where you will request recommenders and upload program requirement documents, and where the graduate office will upload your transcripts. If you do not complete this step, we will not be able to process your application.

TOEFL or IELTS Language Proficiency Test with minimum scores: 550 on paper-based, 213 on computer based, or 79 on Internet-based for the TOEFL; 6.5 for the IELTS. TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two years.

English translation of educational records.

Transcript Evaluation by the Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA).

Additional requirements for international applicants:

TOEFL or IELTS Language Proficiency Test with minimum scores: 550 on paper-based, 213 on computer based, or 79 on Internet-based for the TOEFL; 6.5 for the IELTS. TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two years.

English translation of educational records.

Transcript Evaluation by the Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA).

Financial Documentation showing sufficient funds (minimum of $25,000) to cover all expenses (living and academic) for the first year of study.

Immigration documents, including a current copy of your valid passport.

Accreditation:

UT Rio Grande Valley is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The Master of Science in Nursing Program is a member of the National League for Nursing Council of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs in Nursing.

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